2000 Buick Cielo vs. 2012 Toyota Sienna

To start off, 2012 Toyota Sienna is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Buick Cielo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Buick Cielo would be higher. At 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Buick Cielo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Sienna (266 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2000 Buick Cielo. (251 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 2000 Buick Cielo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 395 kg more than 2000 Buick Cielo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2012 Toyota Sienna is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Buick Cielo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Sienna will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2000 Buick Cielo (387 Nm) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Toyota Sienna. (332 Nm). This means 2000 Buick Cielo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Toyota Sienna.

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